Words With Friends 17th anniversary contest adds player word
Become a Solo Star lets players submit a word for the in‑game dictionary and win a playable character; entries are open through August 1.
Words With Friends is running the Become a Solo Star contest for its 17th anniversary. Players can submit a word for possible inclusion in the game’s official dictionary and entrants may be selected to appear as playable in‑game characters. The promotion runs through August 1 and is available inside the app.
The developer paired the contest with in‑game celebration features. Logged‑in users can claim daily rewards during the event, and a community challenge tracks collective activity toward shared goals. The announcement describes the event as focused on participation rather than competitive tournament play.
The submission process centers on community involvement. Organizers did not publish detailed public guidance on eligibility criteria in the initial announcement. Observers suggested playful example entries such as “cromulent” and “embiggen,” indicating the contest allows for whimsical or informal word proposals, subject to the developer’s approval.
Words With Friends first launched 17 years ago and remains a long‑running mobile word‑puzzle title. The anniversary promotion coincides with common mobile engagement mechanics such as daily rewards and social challenges, which are included in this limited‑time event.
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